Beginner resources?

Hi, I'll be trying to develop an application using the ADuCM350, but I'm a complete beginner in terms of programming for Cortex M3 processors.

What books or tutorials would you recommend? (I'm familiar with assembly and C languages)

Is IAR the only/best option to develop the software for the ADuCM350?

I've acquired the EVAL kit and attempted to make a single measurement using the EKSP, I connected a 1.2 k Ohms resistor taking out the jumpers LK3 and LK4 and connecting the resistor directly to their pins. Is this the correct way to do it? I've read through the documentation and it seemed to me that any of the test points pins is connected to the AFE pins.

I'd appreciate if you could point me in the right direction to get started.